Assessment of location and anatomical characteristics of lingual foramen using cone beam computed tomography by Veličković Stefan, Matijević Stevo, Jovičić Bojan, Bubalo Marija, Stevanović Momir, Vasović Miroslav

“…The aim of this study was to assess the location and anatomical characteristics of LF using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods. The research was designed as a retrospective study in which 99 CBCT scans were analyzed. …”
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Sensory innervation in the prostate and a role for calcitonin gene-related peptide in prostatic epithelial proliferation by Hanyu Xia, Hanyu Xia, Travis J. Jerde, Travis J. Jerde, Jill C. Fehrenbacher, Jill C. Fehrenbacher, Jill C. Fehrenbacher, Jill C. Fehrenbacher

“…Recent studies have highlighted a role for sensory nerves beyond perception of noxious stimuli, as anterograde release of neuropeptides from sensory nerves can affect vascular tone and local immune responses.MethodsTo identify the degree of sensory innervation in the prostate, we utilized state-of-the-art tissue clearing and microscopy to visualize sensory innervation in the different lobes of the mouse prostate. …”
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Indoor endotoxin and house dust mite concentrations in the canine homologue of human atopic dermatitis by Yunji Song, Yeji Kim, Jihyun Kim, Ha-Jung Kim

“…The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of HDM and endotoxin concentrations on AD in dogs and compare their immunological profiles with humans. Methods: We graded the canine AD Extent and Severity Index-4 (CADESI-4), Pruritus Visual Analogue Scale (PVAS), and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) in dogs with (n = 42) and without AD (controls; n = 18). …”
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O-arm navigation-based transforaminal unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy for upper lumbar disc herniation: an innovative preliminary study by Dong Hyun Lee, Choon Keun Park, Jin-Sung Kim, Jin Sub Hwang, Jin Young Lee, Dong-Geun Lee, Jae-Won Jang, Jun Yong Kim, Yong-Eun Cho, Dong Chan Lee

“…Integrating endoscopic spine surgery with intraoperative navigation provides three-dimensional computer-reconstructed visual data, thereby enhancing the feasibility of the technique. …”
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Comparison of effect and mechanism between nalfurafine hydrochloride and narrow-band ultraviolet B phototherapy in the treatment of pruritus in hemodialysis patients by Sooyeon Choi, Dong Hui Shin, Jae-Seok Kim, Jun Young Lee, Seung Ok Choi, Byoung-Geun Han, Eun Jung Kim, Eung-Ho Choi, Jae Won Yang

“…We aim to compare newly developed Nalfuranfine HCL, kappa-opioid receptor agonist, with NB-UVB in HDP.Methods Twenty HDP were enrolled from Wonju severance Christian hospital. …”
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Structural Retinal and Optic Nerve Changes in Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Androgen Receptor Pathway Inhibitors: An OCT-Based In Vivo Analysis by Yasemin Bakkal Temi, Büşra Yılmaz Tuğan, İlkay Çıtakkul, Ece Baydar, Gözde Karaca, Sibel Balcı, Devrim Çabuk, Umut Kefeli, Nurşen Yüksel, Kazım Uygun

“…No significant differences were observed between groups in terms of age, visual acuity, intraocular pressure, central corneal thickness, or lens status. …”
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Induced zero-phase synchronization as a potential neural code for optimized visuomotor integration by Kirstin-Friederike Heise, Geneviève Albouy, Nina Dolfen, Ronald Peeters, Dante Mantini, Stephan P. Swinnen

“…Our goal was to probe the effect of phase entrainment of the sensorimotor mu-rhythm on visuomotor integration. Methods: Participants received transcranial alternating current stimulation over bilateral motor cortices (M1) while performing a visually-guided force adjustment task during functional magnetic resonance imaging. …”
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Structural-functional connectivity decoupling in multiscale brain networks in Parkinson’s disease by Ting Zou, Chen Chen, Huafu Chen, Xuyang Wang, Lin Gan, Chong Wang, Qing Gao, Chunyan Zhang, Wei Liao, Jingliang Cheng, Rong Li

“…Moreover, PD showed intranetwork SC-FC decoupling in the visual network (VIS), limbic and higher-order association networks. …”
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Ecological monitoring of invasive species through deep learning-based object detection by Xinwu Ji, Yang Zhang, Jiaquan Wan, Tao Yang, Qiong Yang, Jiaqing Liao

“…However, traditional monitoring methods, such as manual inspection and remote sensing, often struggle with limited scalability, accuracy, and adaptability in complex natural environments. …”
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Effect of external volume expansion on the survival of fat grafts by Raghuveer Reddy, Subramania Iyer, Mohit Sharma, Sundeep Vijayaraghavan, P. Kishore, Jimmy Mathew, A. K. K. Unni, P. Reshmi, Rakesh Sharma, Chaya Prasad

“…Introduction: External volume expansion (EVE) is one method, which has been utilised for increasing the survival of adipose tissue grafts. …”
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Analysis of safety of postoperative accelerated hypofractionated radiotherapy for patients with stage I-IIIA breast cancer by G. V. Afonin, I. A. Gulidov, Y. A. Ragulin, E. E. Beketov, S. V. Gamayunov, А. A. Zharikov, S. A. Ivanov, A. D. Kaprin

“…Aim: to conduct a comparative analysis of the safety of postoperative accelerated hypofractionated radiotherapy for patients with stage I-IIIA breast cancer.Material and Methods. From 2013 to 201, 316 patients with stage I-IIIA breast cancer were treated at A.F. …”
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A prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial on purified and specific Cytoplasmic pollen extract for hot flashes in breast cancer survivors by Valentina Elisabetta Bounous, Isabella Cipullo, Marta D’Alonzo, Silvia Martella, Dorella Franchi, Paola Villa, Nicoletta Biglia, Annamaria Ferrero

“…Objective evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of PureCyTonin against hot flashes (HF) in breast cancer survivors (BCS).Methods a prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial was conducted in Italy.Interventions administration of PureCyTonin or placebo, for 3 months. …”
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Opportunities for Laboratory Testing to Inform Antimicrobial Use for Bovine Respiratory Disease: Application of Information Quality Value Stream Maps in Commercial Feedlots by Simon J. G. Otto, Colleen M. Pollock, Jo-Anne Relf-Eckstein, Lianne McLeod, Cheryl L. Waldner

“…Conclusions: The IQ-VSMs provided a valuable framework to visualize the integration of BRD pathogen and AMR laboratory data to support AMS and address any potential future testing requirements.…”
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Novel GUCY2D Gene Mutations in Japanese Male Twins with Leber Congenital Amaurosis by Katsuhiro Hosono, Yuko Harada, Kentaro Kurata, Akiko Hikoya, Miho Sato, Shinsei Minoshima, Yoshihiro Hotta

“…This included early childhood onset of visual loss, nystagmus, unrecordable ERG, photophobia, and hyperopia. …”
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Intraperitoneal ropivacaine for post-operative pain following laparoscopic tubal ligation: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial by Jerilee Mariam Khong Azhary, Aizura Syafinaz Adlan, Sivakumar S. Balakrishnan, Siti Rohayu Kamarul Baharain, Syeda Nureena Syed Jafer Hussain Zaidi, Nuguelis Razali, Mukhri Hamdan, Noor Azmi Mat Adenan, Siti Zawiah Omar

“…Background: Female sterilisation is the most common method of contraception worldwide and laparoscopic tubal sterilisation is increasingly considered as a day-surgery procedure. …”
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Effects of Home-Based Hand Exercises on Pain and Function in Patients with Hand Osteoarthritis by Alireza Sadeghi, Iraj Alibiglou, Khadije Jozmoghadam, Tayyebeh Lakzaei, Arezoo Karimimoghaddam, Alireza Zeraatchi, Zhaleh Karimimoghaddam, Mahnaz Ghaebi

“…We set out to investigate whether hand exercise leads to a clinically important change in hand pain, and its function. Methods: A total of 40 patients over 40 years of age whose hand OA was confirmed by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria, were divided into control and intervention groups and filled the visual analogue scale (VAS) and the Functional Index for Hand Osteoarthritis (FIHOA) questionnaires. 4 weeks of physical hand exercise at home was performed by the intervention group and the control group was assigned to waiting list and the indices were recorded again. …”
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The Comparison of the Surgical Outcome for the Full-Thickness Macular Hole with/without Lamellar Hole-Associated Epiretinal Proliferation by Yuri Ubukata, Hisanori Imai, Keiko Otsuka, Masaya Nishizaki, Rumiko Hara, Mamoru Uenishi, Atsushi Azumi, Makoto Nakamura

“…To compare the surgical outcome of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) with and without lamellar hole-associated epiretinal proliferation (LHEP). Methods. This retrospective study included 158 eyes of 158 patients with FTMH treated with PPV. …”
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Effects of Route Complexity and Lighting on Route Following in Alzheimer’s Disease and Posterior Cortical Atrophy by Amelia M. Carton, Chris Frost, Teresa Poole, Biao Yang, Ian D. McCarthy, Tatsuto Suzuki, Catherine Holloway, Robin Serougne, Derrick Boampong, Mary Pat Sullivan, Nick Tyler, Sebastian Crutch, Keir X. X. Yong

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of the built environment on mobility and navigation in people with dementia-related visual loss. Methods: Participants with posterior cortical atrophy (PCA; “visual-variant Alzheimer’s”; n = 11), typical Alzheimer’s disease (tAD; N = 10), and controls (n = 13) repeatedly walked down routes within a simplified real-world setting. …”
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Ayahuasca-inspired DMT/HAR formulation reduces brain differentiation between self and other faces by Dila Suay, Helena D. Aicher, Micheal Kometer, Michael J. Mueller, Luzia Caflisch, Alexandra Hempe, Camilla P. Steinhart, Claudius Elsner, Ilhui A. Wicki, Jovin Müller, Daniel Meling, Dario A. Dornbierer, Milan Scheidegger, Davide Bottari

“…Objective: This study investigates the effects of an ayahuasca-inspired novel DMT/HAR (N,N-dimethyltryptamine/Harmine) formulation and Harmine alone on face recognition and self-referential processing, as measured by event-related potentials (ERPs) and subjective behavioral measures. Methods: In a within-subject, double-blind, placebo-controlled design, 30 healthy male participants underwent EEG recording during a visual oddball task involving Self, Familiar, and Unknown Faces. …”
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Monitoring of Separate Pathogenetically Significant Biochemical Markers in Lacrimal Fluid, Ophthalmological Parameters with Combined Pathology of Diabetic Retinopathy and Age-Relat... by I. V. Vorobyeva

“…In IG4 visual acuity  increased from 0.70 ± 0.02 to 0.78 ± 0.02, p < 0.05; the thickness  of the retina decreased from 288.1 ± 4.4 to 280.1 ± 2.4 μm, р <  0.05; the photosensitivity increased from 21.2 ± 0.2 to 23.2 ± 0.2 dB; VEGF-A up to 415.9 ± 3.8 pg/ml, p > 0.05.Conclusion. …”
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